A LOUGHBOROUGH charity shop is facing thousands of pounds of repair bills after being broken into for the second time in 18 months.

Thieves broke into SOFA at around 3.30am on the morning of Wednesday, February 22, according to joint CEO Tony Warren, and stole a safe containing around £700.

The charity, based on the corner of Clarence Street and Nottingham Road, aims to maximise the donation of furniture and electrical goods to promote re-use, as well as selling items at an affordable price to help those in need.